AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Risk for Malawi’s Recovery: Experts warn a possible El Niño could disrupt rainfall and food security, pushing up inflation, worsening foreign exchange shortages and slowing growth. Fertiliser Policy Limits: A Tanzania study says fertilizer subsidies boost output short-term, but long-term gains fade unless paired with irrigation, improved seeds, research and efficient distribution. Dowa Fertiliser Plant Delay Explained: Malawi’s MEPA says approval for Mulalo Fertiliser Plant in Dowa was delayed due to unresolved environmental and public health concerns, including hazardous waste handling and corrosive chemical processes—prompting a parliamentary probe. Hope Through Bamboo Livelihoods: In Salima and Dowa, a bamboo value chain project is helping over 2,000 people earn income and reinvest in farming after fertiliser constraints. GBV Safeguards in Climate Projects: Chitipa District Council welcomed a GBV service provider under the World Bank-backed RCRP-II to strengthen prevention and support during project rollout. School Connectivity Push: Airtel Africa and UNICEF plan to connect 5,000 schools across Africa by 2027; Malawi’s Airtel Nzeru Connect Airtel has already linked 36 schools. Power Outage Response: Government and ESCOM outline short-term generation and solar commissioning dates, plus longer-term interconnectors and hydropower progress to cut blackouts.
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